Surfside Florida Bans Most Single-Use Plastics
The town of Surfside in Miami-Dade voted to ban most single-use plastics, including shopping bags and flatware.
Source: www.miaminewtimes.com
The town of Surfside in Miami-Dade voted to ban most single-use plastics, including shopping bags and flatware.
Source: www.miaminewtimes.com
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Do you have an old TV or computer taking up space in your home? You can get rid of it for free this month. Sedgwick County is offering free electronic waste collection August 13-15 and August 20-22. You can take items to the West Yard at 4701 S. West Street between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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